Dolores Vicioso – Page 13

The Dominican government has announced that the 2026 National Agricultural Fair (Feria Agropecuaria Nacional) will offer a major financial boost to the country’s farming sector, headlined by specialized low-interest loans aimed at modernization and genetic improvement. The event, organized by the National Patronage of Cattle Ranchers (Patronato Nacional de Ganaderos), is scheduled to run from …

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President Luis Abinader officially launched the first phase of a historic transformation and environmental cleanup of the Duquesa landfill on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The landfill site is located in northern Santo Domingo. The initiative is a new phase in the major effort toward sustainable solid waste management for Greater Santo Domingo’s 3.8 million residents. …

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The Superintendency of Health and Occupational Risks (Sisalril) has announced a significant increase in medical coverage for traffic accidents under the Family Health Insurance (SFS) plan. Effective 1 February 2026, the new coverage ceiling for medical care resulting from traffic incidents has been raised to RD$1,393,380.00. The adjustment aims to provide greater financial security for …

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The Migration Policy Observatory (OPM) has officially inaugurated its new Data Center and digital platform at the Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC), marking a significant expansion in the oversight of national migration strategies. The initiative aims to bridge the transparency gap regarding the enforcement of the 15 security and migration measures established by President …

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According to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, the Dominican Republic continues to show progress in its fight against corruption. In the latest Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released in February 2026, the Dominican Republic is ranked 99th globally out of 182 countries. The country received a score of 37 …

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For decades, the Dominican Republic has been the buffer zone for Haiti with the country benefiting from trade and low cost labor, but also absorbing an uneducated and undocumented population and thus picking up heavy social costs. For decades, Haiti has continued in the grasp of a small group of business people who live abroad …

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The Dominican Republic is bracing for the high-octane return of its most storied cycling event. The Dominican Cycling Federation (FEDOCI) has officially released the six-stage route for the 47th Vuelta Ciclistica Internacional Independencia Nacional, set to sweep across the country from 24 February to 1 March 2026. The Vuelta Ciclistica Independencia Nacional is widely considered …

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Active circulation of the Influenza A (H3N2) variant has triggered a surge in medical consultations and hospitalizations across the Dominican Republic. Health experts report that this specific strain is currently the most aggressive of at least five respiratory viruses circulating in the country, often leading to severe clinical outcomes in both children and adults. The …

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In a major push to modernize the nation’s mental healthcare infrastructure, President Luis Abinader and Minister of Public Health Víctor Atallah unveiled a series of strategic advancements on Monday, 9 February 2026. The centerpiece of the announcement is the launch of 8-1-1, a new, simplified emergency hotline for free mental health assistance. The new 8-1-1 …

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President Luis Abinader has officially promulgated Law 1-26 governing the National Intelligence Agency (DNI), effectively repealing the controversial Law 1-24. This move follows months of intense public debate and negotiations aimed at balancing national security needs with fundamental constitutional rights. The previous legislation, passed earlier in 2024, faced significant backlash from civil society, press associations, …

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